Book Self-Catering Holiday Cottages For Active Holidays
Scroll down to find a choice of self-catering cottages suitable for those seeking an active holiday involving sporting or outdoor pursuits. Whether walking in England, climbing mountains in Scotland, riding rapids or zip wires in Wales, the holiday cottages listed here will be near an attractive choice of activities to enjoy in the great outdoors. Many activity cottages will offer on-site facilities such as fishing, swimming pools and tennis courts or will be surrounded by long, bracing walks in the country or along the miles of scenic coastal footpaths.
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- Sleeps
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
Cedar Lodge is a luxurious holiday lodge located in Cheddar, Somerset. It features two bedrooms and is situated on the outskirts of the Mendip Hills in a designated National Landscape. This 5-star eco-friendly lodge is located in a peaceful rural setting and is well-suited for parents with very young children as it is baby-friendly.
- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Whether blanketed in snow or blossoming with wildflowers, the grounds of Cazenovia Hall complement this Grade II listed rural holiday home near Greystoke in Cumbria. The pet-friendly cottage promises extensive gardens, beautiful views, an open fire and a masterful blend of modernity and tradition.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
The Cottage, located in Catford House, is a charming and romantic cottage situated in the heart of Somerset, on the edge of Exmoor National Park. Nestled in the Quantock Hills, this rural cottage is surrounded by stunning countryside and offers couples a recently refurbished and pet-friendly retreat that features a private courtyard and all modern amenities for a comfortable stay.
- Sleeps
- 11
- Bedrooms
- 4
Castle View is a tastefully furnished, large, family-friendly village holiday cottage in Helmsley in the heart of the North York Moors National Park. It is also within an easy drive of the North Yorkshire coast. This dog-friendly holiday let sleeps 11 in 4 bedrooms.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
Cascade Cottage is a gorgeous holiday home in the heart of the Exmoor National Park near the moorland village of Exford. It is an ideal child-friendly holiday retreat and can be accessed by a footbridge. The cottage features a spacious kitchen, exposed beams, and a wood-burning stove.
- Sleeps
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 5
A luxury holiday cottage on Anglesey, Bwthyn Awel, is large enough to comfortably accommodate ten guests in five bedrooms. This secluded rural cottage with panoramic sea views over Church Bay is perfect for walking, cycling and beach holidays in North Wales.
- Sleeps
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 5
A large and impressively furnished stone barn conversion in Hawkshead, Bull Pen is a pet-friendly Lake District holiday cottage that sleeps ten on the rural Greythwaite Estate. Guests enjoy access to the Estate's heated indoor swimming pool, gym, and children's play area.
- Sleeps
- 12
- Bedrooms
- 6
Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to Snowdonia of this six-bedroom rural holiday cottage near the Conwy village of Pentrefoelas, which boasts views of the stunning countryside as well as wheelchair access, endless entertainment options, cosy open fires and a games room.
- Sleeps
- 12
- Bedrooms
- 5
Bryn Cemllyn is a large rural holiday cottage in Gwynedd that sleeps 12. Located in the Coed-y-Brenin Forest near Dolgellau, it lies inland from the coast at Barmouth and just south of the Snowdonia National Park - a fabulous location for holidays in the Great Outdoors. Pets Welcome.